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cybersecurity2 years ago•2 min saved

Ransomware Groups' Disappearing Acts: Exit Scams and FBI Takedowns

The hackers responsible for the breach at UnitedHealth Group, known as Blackcat or ALPHV, have seemingly disappeared, replacing their website with a bogus law enforcement statement. Security experts suspect it to be an "exit scam," where hackers feign shutdown to pocket money and rebrand. Prior to this, the hackers claimed to have stolen sensitive records from UnitedHealth and allegedly cheated associates out of a $22 million ransom. The FBI and Europol have not commented, and UnitedHealth has not confirmed whether a ransom was paid.

via Reuters|

#cyberattack #cybersecurity #exit-scam

cybersecurity2 years ago•5 min saved

Healthcare Cyberattacks: Ransomware Scams and Multi-Million Dollar Payments

The BlackCat ransomware gang is attempting an exit scam, falsely claiming that the FBI seized their infrastructure and shutting down their operation, while also attempting to sell the source code for $5 million. Affiliates have accused the gang of stealing a $22 million ransom payment, and law enforcement agencies have denied involvement in any disruption of the gang's infrastructure. This marks the latest in a series of rebranding and shutdowns for the group, whose reputation has been severely damaged, potentially impacting future criminal partnerships.

via BleepingComputer|

#blackcat-ransomware #cybersecurity #exit-scam